Port Marine Gear Rebuild Info

Bill2010 · Post by **Bill2010** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:33 am

In Manasquan, NJ and in process of purchasing a 1982 33' SF and lab samples came back with a bad port gear. Can anyone recommend the best place for a rebuilt transmission? Thanks!

Bill2010 · Post by **Bill2010** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:36 am

More info: Existing is CAT 3208-T 300HP with Twin Disc Transmission.

lwrenn · Post by **lwrenn** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:42 am

Twin disc will rebuild your gear and its a whole lot cheaper than buying a new one. Make sure to change the rubber seals so there will be no pressure loss causing a delay in the shift.

Bill2010 · Post by **Bill2010** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:46 pm

Thank you. Got a quote of $2895. Sound good?

dealerschoice · Post by **dealerschoice** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:59 pm

Sounds a little pricey to me just for a rebuild. What all does that include. Scott 1987 B33 SF Dealer's Choice V Edisto Beach, SC

lwrenn · Post by **lwrenn** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:49 am

That sounds high and that is close to the price of a new gear.

Post by **dougl33** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:30 am

That seems way high.

Bill2010 · Post by **Bill2010** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:09 pm

OK - Thanks. I got this quote from their dealer transaxle up in Hackensack. Any other shops folks around here (Manasquan, NJ) might recommend for a quote?

Think Big · Post by **Think Big** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:17 am

That price does not sound bad. I have had mine out and re-built by Foley Cat. I also had the guy from PA work on the gear can't think of his name. Let me take a step back you are talking about an MG-502? If you go to twin discs web site they will give you a list of re-builders. I am on my third re-build. I shipped the gear to RMI services in 2007 and they charged me $2900.00 to re-build it. There is a place in the Highlands NJ as soon as I can think of the name I will post it. George Name is Authority Marine service 732--291-0012 there web site does not say Twin Disc but it is on there truck.

billb · Post by **billb** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:21 am

Bill: I had mine rebuilt by a guy that worked for twin disc in texas... $1000.00, plus R&R which was $200.00.... Bill